10+ hour, 20+ min ago   (473+ words) Want to tack on a year to your life? The math, researchers say, might come down to a few extra minutes and a few extra bites. Two major studies published on Tuesday suggest that... To Live Longer, Make a Few…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago   (370+ words) This image made from a NASA live stream shows NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore during a press conference from the International Space Station on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024. How Space Changes Astronauts' Brains Spending months in orbit doesn't just weaken…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago   (382+ words) A new study suggests that a fountain of youth of sorts might be conjured up on the cellular level. Scientists at Texas A&M have developed a technique to boost the energy production of aging and damaged cells, reports the…...

2+ mon, 5+ day ago   (592+ words) What does an 89-year-old renowned nutrition expert eat? The Washington Post interviews Marion Nestle, emerita professor at NYU who has three decades of experience in the public and private spheres, and is still working: Her new book is What to…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (516+ words) Scientists in Spain have taken an in-depth look at what set Maria Branyas Morera apart, hoping her record-breaking longevity could help unlock the mysteries of healthy aging. Branyas, who was the world's oldest person when she died last year at…...

4+ mon, 6+ day ago   (345+ words) Every year, the US Open reminds America of tennis' enduring allure'but beyond the spotlight and sold-out crowds, this sport quietly offers lifelong health benefits, accessible fun, and a workout for both body and mind. If you're looking for an activity…...

4+ mon, 4+ week ago   (299+ words) Nearly half of 25- to 34-year-olds in the US had reached adult life's major milestones about 50 years ago. That share is down to less than 25% now, an analysis of the Census Bureau's American Community Survey data shows. It means that far…...

6+ mon, 1+ week ago   (759+ words) A groundbreaking study of Indigenous populations on two continents is challenging the long-held belief that chronic inflammation is an unavoidable part of aging, raising new questions about the role of lifestyle and environment in how we grow older. Researchers analyzed…...

7+ mon, 2+ week ago   (267+ words) Seventeen years ago, cardiologist Eric Topol set out to learn why some people remain healthy well into old age while others do not'and discovered that the single most powerful key to aging well may be surprisingly simple and within everyone's…...

10+ mon, 1+ day ago   (327+ words) After Maria Branyas died last year at age 117, genetics professor Manel Esteller said "she was dealt a great hand and has played her cards very well." The yogurt may have helped as well. Esteller and other researchers say Branyas had…...